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Posted 2/12/2011 3:48 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. I've been finding that ever since my crohns symptoms started i've been super tired ALL the time. Sometimes I know it's because I can't sleep due to the pain, but even when I get a good night's sleep I'm still exhausted. I'm only 21 and in my last semester of college. Sometimes it's hard just making it through my classes, let alone going out with friends and trying to enjoy my last semester. Does anyone else have this problem and what can I do about it?
Posted 2/12/2011 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
This is a common complaint with CD. I was just complaining about it to my wife minutes ago. The question I had was how do I know if it is the CD? Maybe everyone is tired like this.........

What to do about it? Some of this fatigue you are just going to have to live with but some of it you can fight! It is just like the commercials and the advice you got as a child. Eat right, get plenty of exercise and sleep 8 hours a night. As a college student I imagine that you are not doing these things??? Now that you will graduate you might find that you will be more focused on sleeping right and eating right and exercise.

If pain keeps you up at night that is a worrisome symptom that I think means your disease is not under control. For most people CD is least bothersome at night while sleeping. Only severe disease will stop you from sleeping at night. This to the best of my knowledge and my personal experience also.

I hope this is of some help. Perhaps others have better advice. Congratulations on your graduation!!!
Posted 2/12/2011 4:08 AM (GMT 0)
Im your same age/same situation with it being my last semester too. Unfortunately fatigue is a symptom of inflammation. I try to just listen to my body as much as possible, if I'm tired I'll nap, and if I have a day where I have a lot of energy I'll try and take advantage and do something like go skiing. Sometimes it really is a struggle to get to class for 8am and sit through and pay attention, I totally feel where you're coming from and it's tough to deal with. After class a lot of the time I go home and just collapse on my bed and relax the rest of the day. You might want to make sure you're not anemic, because that can cause fatigue as well but can be corrected using iron supplements. I also just started taking a multivitamin in hopes that it will give me a bit more energy, you might want to consider that if you arent already taking one.
Posted 2/12/2011 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
I am in remission, but still fatigue is one of my biggest complaints. I just think it is just part of having this disease. I just try to rest when I can. Hugs!
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